Belong to Yourself First
Therapy for BIPOC & First-Generation Professionals in CA
Free 15-minute consultation. No pressure—just a chance to see if we're a good fit.
Healing burnout • Breaking generational patterns • Reconnecting with yourself
Hi! I’m Maxine.
Success shouldn’t feel this heavy.
You’ve checked all the boxes and achieved the "dream," but from the inside, it feels like survival.
The exhaustion, the quiet anxiety, and the pressure to never let the ball drop are the "hidden taxes" of being a BIPOC professional in spaces not built for you.
As a first-generation Filipina American therapist, I understand the weight of utang na loob, "good daughter" expectations, and the invisible ceiling of workplace microaggressions. My practice is a trauma-informed, culturally expansive space where we move you away from "performing" and toward Ginhawa—a deep, soul-level sense of ease.
You’ve carried everyone’s expectations long enough. It’s time to put the armor down.
How We’ll Work Together
My style is warm, direct, and real. We won’t stay at the surface; we will:
Find immediate relief using practical CBT & DBT tools..
Heal the root: Unpack the generational patterns dictating your present.
Honor your grief: Navigate sudden loss, life transitions, or the quiet loss of your well-being.
Build lasting boundaries that help you thrive.
Your healing is an act of liberation.
Ready to begin?
You might be here because...
□ You've checked every box, but still feel exhausted.
□ You feel guilty every time you choose yourself.
□ Success looks good from the outside, but doesn't feel good inside.
□ You're tired of carrying everyone else's expectations.
□ You keep wondering, "Why doesn't this feel better?"
If you found yourself nodding,
you don't have to keep carrying it alone.
Areas of Focus
Wherever you begin, our work centers on helping you reconnect with yourself.
Generational & Cultural Healing:
Heal inherited patterns, cultural expectations, and the unspoken grief that continues to shape your life today.
Authentic Self-Discovery:
Creating a safe space to "drop the mask," dismantle perfectionism, and deepen self-trust after periods of significant change.
Burnout & Success Stress:
Reconnect with yourself while building a healthier relationship with ambition and success.
Grief, Loss, & Transition:
Navigating the weight of loss—whether it’s a person, a dream, a career identity, or the loss of the person you thought you’d be.
Let’s Connect
Let’s find a path forward. Reach out today to check availability and schedule your first session.
I typically will respond within 48 business hours